I have to say for me #5 Is the most annoying
I like to give credit where credit is due. I found this article over at Light Stalking. Like I said #5 is probably the most bothersome of the bunch. I won’t spoil it but I’ll let you read it for yourself.
1. Your Camera Gear Will be Worth More Than Your Car
When you start getting serious about photography, your priorities change. Things like comfortable living space and transportation become secondary concerns. This is especially acute in the early years when you don’t have a partner or kids, but it will persist to a degree for the entire stay of your photography addiction. For some, it will be a lifetime.
As long as the car has room for all of the photography gear that you might want to take with you, and that it can actually get you to your destination, then it is good enough – you’ll want to spend the money you saved on your cheap car upgrading your camera, getting extra filters and maybe a lens or four.
2. Your Family and Friends Will Want You to Work for Free
You’re going to be “the guy or girl with the camera” – get used to it. That means you will be expected to shooting weddings, family gatherings, birthdays, baptism, bat mitzvahs, Christmas, Easter, Passover, Ramadan, school plays, graduations and occasionally just because it’s Tuesday.
For free. Forever. Get used to it.
3. You Will Judge All Activities by the Quality of Light Available
When you start becoming obsessed with getting great shots, you will start to look at every situation as if it were a photographic opportunity. Lunch, the office, driving – everything becomes a thought exercise in “how would I shoot that?” When you start muttering about kelvins or Golden Hour, your friends will become worried, but it’s part of the journey.
Just be ready for the blank stares from your loved ones.
4. You Will Only Enjoy Travelling With Other Photographers
And your friends and family will hate travelling with you. You’re in a tropical paradise. The kind of exotic destination with sand, calm waters and warm climes that you and your partner have been dreaming of getting away to for years. A relaxing first evening, the best seafood meal you have ever eaten and a couple of glasses of wine and you turn in.
Next thing you know ALARM. It’s 4AM and it’s time to get up and get ready to catch the amazing lighting before and during sunrise! You only get here once in a lifetime so you have to catch the light!
For some reason, your significant other will not appreciate your enthusiasm for getting the shot of a lifetime. For some unknown reason they would have preferred to sleep in and catch a leisurely breakfast at the resort’s complementary buffet. Nope! It’s time to get in position for blue hour! Everyone should know that!
Trust us when we tell you that only other photographers will understand you.
5. People Will Assume Your Shots Are Good Because You Have Good Gear
We have talked about this one before, but the sad fact is that you will often hear it from people who see your photography – “Wow, that’s a great photograph. You must have a great camera.”
Yes, it’s irritating and no, they don’t realise the years you have put into perfecting your craft, but get used to it because it’s a common line.
For 5 more ugly truths see the original article over at Light Stalking
I can truly appreciate all of them.
I can truly appreciate all of them.
Without my car, I can’t get to my appointments…
Without my car, I can’t get to my appointments…
Number 4 for sure. Isn’t that right Kimberli Carranza hahahaha
Number 4 for sure. Isn’t that right Kimberli Carranza hahahaha
I have lots of partridge berries but never gets any mod fins made!
I have lots of partridge berries but never gets any mod fins made!
So true
So true
Perfect response for the 5th. “Food was great! Must be a real nice oven!”
Perfect response for the 5th. “Food was great! Must be a real nice oven!”
Perfect response. I’ll have to remember to use it when the opportunity arises.
Yeap…that’s me 🙂
Yeap…that’s me 🙂
Me too.lol
Me too.lol
Yup
Yup
I had a good laugh, and I can identify with all of them. I think #’s 3, 4, and 5 stuck out the most! No matter where I am, I’m checking lighting, my family hates going on a road trip with me because I stop for EVERYTHING, and I always get #5!! UGH!
I had a good laugh, and I can identify with all of them. I think #’s 3, 4, and 5 stuck out the most! No matter where I am, I’m checking lighting, my family hates going on a road trip with me because I stop for EVERYTHING, and I always get #5!! UGH!
#5 all the way
#5 all the way
LOL!
LOL!
#4 is wrong. I prefer to be by myself. It’s either they don’t have patience or it turns into a critique.
#4 is wrong. I prefer to be by myself. It’s either they don’t have patience or it turns into a critique.
Sad but true
Sad but true
James Oldenburg Maysa Hackens Amanda Renee Reese
James Oldenburg Maysa Hackens Amanda Renee Reese
I’m no.3 for sure lol
I’m no.3 for sure lol
Wow spot on
Wow spot on
Lol,lol,lol
Lol,lol,lol
My cars worth more than my camera gear but I spend more time photographing it than I do driving it !
My cars worth more than my camera gear but I spend more time photographing it than I do driving it !
That’s definitely me 🙂
That’s definitely me 🙂
This is me
This is me
#5 pisses me off to no end. I get equally annoyed when a talented beginner says I “just” have a certain camera or lens. Equipment does matter but only to a certain point
#5 pisses me off to no end. I get equally annoyed when a talented beginner says I “just” have a certain camera or lens. Equipment does matter but only to a certain point
You could make a top 10…. 😉
You could make a top 10…. 😉
Nooo…………………the car costs more than your gear but when you make your income from your gear, your gear is worth more than your car.
Nooo…………………the car costs more than your gear but when you make your income from your gear, your gear is worth more than your car.
Spot on with all of them especially the one where everyone wants you to work for free.
Spot on with all of them especially the one where everyone wants you to work for free.
Or top 20.
Or top 20.
Light and a good understanding how to read it is the most important thing in making a great photograph. One of my best shots ever was done with a black box with a pinhole for the lens. I cut the film to fit the box,exposed it,mixed the chemicals to process it,most of that process was done in total darkness,wash and dried it and made the print. The eye of the photographer and the how to see the finished shot before the exposure is made is key. With most any camera today any one who read can take a great photo but few know what happens inside the camera when the shutter button is pressed.take away digital cameras computers and Photoshop and millions of people will be lost.A great photo starts in the mind.
Light and a good understanding how to read it is the most important thing in making a great photograph. One of my best shots ever was done with a black box with a pinhole for the lens. I cut the film to fit the box,exposed it,mixed the chemicals to process it,most of that process was done in total darkness,wash and dried it and made the print. The eye of the photographer and the how to see the finished shot before the exposure is made is key. With most any camera today any one who read can take a great photo but few know what happens inside the camera when the shutter button is pressed.take away digital cameras computers and Photoshop and millions of people will be lost.A great photo starts in the mind.
Yep. They’re all true. I had about a 10 year gap between film and a P&S. It was another two years before I couldn’t stand it anymore and bought my old Nikon 3100. I have managed some amazing pictures with it. Yeah, I’ve got my eye on a 7100, but my lil ol 3100 is as good as I am.
Yep. They’re all true. I had about a 10 year gap between film and a P&S. It was another two years before I couldn’t stand it anymore and bought my old Nikon 3100. I have managed some amazing pictures with it. Yeah, I’ve got my eye on a 7100, but my lil ol 3100 is as good as I am.
Spot on!
Btw, this is much easier to read on LightStalking. Is it even remotely possible to inject more ads into an otherwise excellent article?
http://www.lightstalking.com/10-ugly-realities-of-being-a-photography-addict/
Spot on!
Btw, this is much easier to read on LightStalking. Is it even remotely possible to inject more ads into an otherwise excellent article?
http://www.lightstalking.com/10-ugly-realities-of-being-a-photography-addict/
I don’t like traveling with other photographers
I don’t like traveling with other photographers
#3
#3
Jayney Lein: XD
Jayney Lein: XD
#3….and one that’s missing….#) If I can’t take my camera, I’m not going!! 😉
#3….and one that’s missing….#) If I can’t take my camera, I’m not going!! 😉
All true but especially number 4.
All true but especially number 4.
A truly bull poop article, mostly likely written by someone who was not succesful in photography or in their life away from photography.
A truly bull poop article, mostly likely written by someone who was not succesful in photography or in their life away from photography.
Vu, Ted,
Vu, Ted,
The opposite. I don’t like travelling without other photographers along.
The opposite. I don’t like travelling without other photographers along.
At the paper at times we would have five guys shooting a football game, that was fun. We were together, but each was trying to get the best photo. But mostly would like to work alone. Just me I suppose.
At the paper at times we would have five guys shooting a football game, that was fun. We were together, but each was trying to get the best photo. But mostly would like to work alone. Just me I suppose.
#3 is true for me, but there should be a sixth – you are always scanning/scouting.
For # 5, people are surprised by my shots.
🙂
#3 is true for me, but there should be a sixth – you are always scanning/scouting.
For # 5, people are surprised by my shots.
🙂
Number #2 hits the spot! Even people that barely know me are always asking for free photos; or since I have a camera can I just take a little time to photograph their event…for free of course.
Absolutely…………
Good example for #3 – I went to a baseball game with some friends this afternoon and all I could think about was how crappy and harsh the sun was.
#5:
Can totally relate!
Been at it for a little over a year and I’ve heard #5 so often I want to scream lol
It’s too computer…? Did I guess right…?
These were great! #2 was my life for many years till I learned how to say no, or started to Barter for my services!
#4? I loath even talking to other photographers. Everyone’s ego seems to be tied to what they shoot.